How to Make Coffee: The Science Behind the Bean

By Lani Kingston A coffee-lover's guide to the chemistry of coffee with step-by-step brewing techniques. To make any old cup of coffee, you simply need a pot, heat, ground coffee, and water. But you're not just anyone. You are a coffee aficionado, a determined, fearless seeker of the best java. And this is the guide for you. How to Make Coffee provides an in-depth look at the art and science behind the bean. Learn the anatomy of coffee; the chemistry of caffeine; the best way to roast, grind, and brew the beans to their peak flavor; and what gadgets you really need (versus what gadgets are for mere coffee dilettantes). With illustrated, step-by-step instructions, How to Make Coffee is for the person who doesn't want to settle for anything less than the perfect cup. Hardcover / Cooking / Beverages / Coffee & Tea 0.8" H x 7.3" L x 5.2" W (0.6 lbs) 160 pages